Directions:
This space has been established for you to discuss your literature circle book with a larger audience in an online setting.
Process:
Read over the prompts below.
Choose one prompt, and consider how it relates to your book. Prepare a response and add it to the discussion. You must post one original discussion response (i.e.your initial answer to the prompt).
To add to the discussion, you must first log in to wikispaces using your username and password. Then, click on the discussion tab at the top of this window to enter the discussion.
Then, respond/reply to two other responses from other students. This is essentially like the conversation you would normally have in class. Consider it a discussion; you give feedback, agree or disagree, or ask new, but related questions for your peers to consider.
Finally, go to the discussions of the two books you read previously. Participate in the discussion by contributing one post (response or original response). Make sure to not reveal too much information (the current book has not been finished by those in that discussion).
All responses will be scored based on their demonstration of thoughtfulness and understanding (content, audience, purpose).
Minimum participation is required, but extended participation is encouraged and expected. Please make sure your subject headings are clear statements of topic or title. If you find yourself having technical problems with the discussion board, or you note a concern in content or behavior within the discussion, please alert Ms. Shubert immediately. You may email her (abby.shubert@appo.k12.de.us) or send her a message on wikispaces (username: shubert). Now get started!!!
#1 Compare the army in ‘Catch-22’ to the one today?
#2 Explain how Heller uses satire to gain the attention of his target audience.
#3 Is Yossarian loyal to his country? Why or why not?
#4 What does Catch 22 mean? How does it apply to the story and what are some ways it is described?
#5 Explain how the author interprets WWII through his writing, and explain the elements used to portray his feelings of the war (irony, etc.)
#6 After reading the book, explain how the title "Catch-22" is related to the plot?
#7In Catch 22, Yossarian did not want to stay in the war. Why is this so? And how did he try to leave it?
#8. Throughout the novel, Yossarian, had faced many struggles. List one internal conflict and one external conflict that Yossarian dealt with throughout “Catch-22”.
#9 Describe how war has changed Yossarian and what events caused this to happen.
#10 Compare and contrast Yossarian to Joseph Heller. How are they the same? How are they different? Explain.
#11 How has the typical perception of war changed? What is it about Yossarian’s behavior that tells you this?
#12 What techniques did the author use to bring about your emotions as you read? How did they help you to better connect with Yossarian and the other characters?
#13 What would you do if you were in Yossarians position?
#`14 Give an example of a Catch 22 that’s occurring in your life, someone you knows life, or in the world in general?
#15. Describe Yossarian's character and why he thinks and acts the way he does. What has influenced or had an impact on his way of thinking and his life in general?
#16 Throughout the novel, Yossarian was a controversial character. Explain the aspects of Yossarian and tell whether or not you defend him.
#17 Throughout the novel Yossarian's character went through a number of stages. Explain how his personality changed throughout the novel and describe the specific events that might have led to these changes.
#18 Would Yossarian have anything in common with a soldier in today’s society? Include examples of how you think they would be the same or differ.
#19 How is the theme of losing faith presented and shown throughout the novel? What does this show about the message the author was trying to make?
#20 Put yourself in the shoes of Yossarian. Consider the challenges he faces while at the same time trying to complete the number of assigned missions. How would you handle this?
#21 How do you think the title relates to the novel?
#22 Compare and contrast the Iraq war to the war that Yossarian was in.
#23 what is the historical accuracy of this novel as you relate it to the real events of World War 2?
Catch 22
Discussion TwoDirections:
This space has been established for you to discuss your literature circle book with a larger audience in an online setting.
Process:
Minimum participation is required, but extended participation is encouraged and expected. Please make sure your subject headings are clear statements of topic or title. If you find yourself having technical problems with the discussion board, or you note a concern in content or behavior within the discussion, please alert Ms. Shubert immediately. You may email her (abby.shubert@appo.k12.de.us) or send her a message on wikispaces (username: shubert). Now get started!!!
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Prompts:
#1 Compare the army in ‘Catch-22’ to the one today?#2 Explain how Heller uses satire to gain the attention of his target audience.
#3 Is Yossarian loyal to his country? Why or why not?
#4 What does Catch 22 mean? How does it apply to the story and what are some ways it is described?
#5 Explain how the author interprets WWII through his writing, and explain the elements used to portray his feelings of the war (irony, etc.)
#6 After reading the book, explain how the title "Catch-22" is related to the plot?
#7In Catch 22, Yossarian did not want to stay in the war. Why is this so? And how did he try to leave it?
#8. Throughout the novel, Yossarian, had faced many struggles. List one internal conflict and one external conflict that Yossarian dealt with throughout “Catch-22”.
#9 Describe how war has changed Yossarian and what events caused this to happen.
#10 Compare and contrast Yossarian to Joseph Heller. How are they the same? How are they different? Explain.
#11 How has the typical perception of war changed? What is it about Yossarian’s behavior that tells you this?
#12 What techniques did the author use to bring about your emotions as you read? How did they help you to better connect with Yossarian and the other characters?
#13 What would you do if you were in Yossarians position?
#`14 Give an example of a Catch 22 that’s occurring in your life, someone you knows life, or in the world in general?
#15. Describe Yossarian's character and why he thinks and acts the way he does. What has influenced or had an impact on his way of thinking and his life in general?
#16 Throughout the novel, Yossarian was a controversial character. Explain the aspects of Yossarian and tell whether or not you defend him.
#17 Throughout the novel Yossarian's character went through a number of stages. Explain how his personality changed throughout the novel and describe the specific events that might have led to these changes.
#18 Would Yossarian have anything in common with a soldier in today’s society? Include examples of how you think they would be the same or differ.
#19 How is the theme of losing faith presented and shown throughout the novel? What does this show about the message the author was trying to make?
#20 Put yourself in the shoes of Yossarian. Consider the challenges he faces while at the same time trying to complete the number of assigned missions. How would you handle this?
#21 How do you think the title relates to the novel?
#22 Compare and contrast the Iraq war to the war that Yossarian was in.
#23 what is the historical accuracy of this novel as you relate it to the real events of World War 2?